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Christmas Gift-ables Camp

Come make some 3D projects with us! We'll do a matching card for one of the projects, but the main idea here is that we're making neighbor-gift sorts of things. Such fun!!! We'll be gettin' inky on 12/16 from 6-8pm and 12/17 from 10am - noon. Come join in the fun - $15, payable at the door. Please let me know by Sunday the 13th so I can have enough stuff ready for everyone! See ya soon!

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Dec 12, 2009

Stampin' Up! has come up with yet another fun idea - 12 days of Big Shot items on sale! If you already have a Big Shot (or will be getting one from Santa this year!), this is a great time to purchase additional "toys." SU! says that as long as you order by the 15th, you will have your items in time for Christmas. The sale goes through the 22nd, so you can also order a New Year's gift for yourself! (enabler alert) Click HERE if you're ready to head to my website to check out more fun stuff. Did I tell you about the BIG discounts on discontinued items? Oh my......the clearance rack will get you into trouble, too ......

Dec 1, 2009

OK, so the Online Extravaganza sale is now over ... I had to change back to a different format. I have no idea why the numbers aren't all view-able with this template. I could only see 'em with the really boring template. I couldn't stand it anymore. Had to change!

So now I have to ask a favour. I have about a bazillion (maybe more) cards that need to be posted for your viewing pleasure. But the camera doesn't want to take the pictures. Well, it may also be called procrastination. Maybe. Probably. Anyway, feel free to let me know that it's time to just make it happen. This is silly. I have done the work - now I just need to enjoy!!!!

I am Stamp Camp-ing tomorrow and Thursday ..... and will (do you hear me? I WILL!!!!!!!) take pictures and post 'em after that.

Nov 24, 2009

The Stampin' Up! Gurus are at it again! This time have put together a whole fleet of "necessary toys" for discounts of 30 to 50%!!!!!!! I will try not to drool on my computer screen. Promise!

Yes, there's always a catch. This sale lasts only until this coming Monday, November 30th. You can order on my website, or you can call or email me and I will place the order. Whatever is happiest in your world. This one is gonna be tons of fun - do notice that the Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle is only available while supplies last. Everything else is good through Monday - even if it goes on backorder.

Nov 3, 2009

In the cool and spiffy news department, Stampin' Up! (SU!) has come up with a new Starter Kit option. Do they rock or what?! This one includes My Digital Studio (MDS) plus a bunch of related stamping toys. By spending $185, you get over $295 of new toys living in your house - PLUS a 20% discount on all your stamping "needs."

But WAIT - there's MORE! Your first order of $150+ will be yours for a 30% discount. Such a deal!!! As if that weren't enough, did you know that whenever SU! has a sale, demonstrators still get their 20% discount? The gurus in Utah are darn good at keeping us happy. I love this "job!"

Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

No, you don't have to sell a bazillion dollars worth of stuff every month to stay active - the quarterly minimum is $300. If you're just interested in getting the Starter Kit toys and then the big discount on your first order, you can do that, too! Interestingly, I have several customers who have gone for that option. Then, when they're done being demonstrators, they go back to ordering from me. Truly not a trauma.

I joined 5 years ago because I wanted the discount. I had no intentions of ever becoming a demonstrator who held workshops and did stamp camps. You see how well that worked for me! Right now I just can't see doing much more than I currently am, but I will admit to really (REALLY) wanting to go on one of the incentive trips. Then there's Leadership convention. THAT would be a great time! And and and and.......

OK, so now you have the details. If you have questions, feel free to ask. If you have to join my Gettin' Inky team today, head on over to my SU! website HERE and use the super-secret code "StampWithTricia" to join. Welcome to my amazingly talented and fun team!!!!!!

Oct 29, 2009

Stamp Camp was last night and this morning, and I had an absolute blast! If you were one of the fleet who graced my home with your presence - thank you!!! You always make me smile, laugh, and have a great time. What a great way to pick up your spirits!

In the entertaining news department, y'all know how angelic my little humanoids are........ Well, Little Miss Redhead had been scarfing those little mint patties all afternoon. So when I was on the phone and she ran the other direction when I told her to hand it over, I really wasn't majorly concerned.

Until I discovered what was ACTUALLY in her sweet little hands. Shimmer paint. Yep, she wanted to see what was in the little container, so she very sneakily opened the top, stuck her dainty little flanges in there, and wound up with a mess of platinum on her hands!

So .... we have learned that it doesn't stay on black jeans nearly as permanently as I had feared. And it comes off little fingers pretty quickly (damp dishrag). AND, most importantly, she was actually quiet and listened as we discussed how to handle a similar situation in the future (as in TELL mommy so we can get it fixed BEFORE the mess gets too big and mommy explodes and duct tapes you to the ceiling!).

We'll see if that last part actually happens .... don't hold your breath. But it sounds good, doncha think?!

I hope your day was full of less mess ..... but the fun factor may have out-weighed the whole trauma part ...... interesting how life sort of evens itself out, huh?!

Oct 28, 2009

OK, so I saw this awesome concept on a blog somewhere in the universe. I have been through my notes and have evidently eaten the original info. Or one of the kids deleted if from my computer (highly unlikely at this point in their lives). So if it was your ingenious idea, you rock! If not, then know that someone out there is awesome ...... when I find the details, I will provide appropriate credit.

All that aside, here's the card:

To make the punch-out happen, you need the Movers and Shapers Curly Label die for your Big Shot (you NEED this tool!!!!). After doing one backward and inside-out and upside down, finally all the braincells clicked at the same instant and voila! Half of a punch that layers with a regular punch! Next one is to try the heart from the Punch Window group (pg. 201). I think that would be awesome!

Liza, if you're reading this, I designed it for you. Yes, I know you never got it. I ended up sending you a different "happy engagement card," but this was my first idea! You're welcome. :-) So yes, it took some figuring out, but I had a great time playing and experimenting.

I used Friends 24-7 (seems I like that set) and Bella Bleu DSP (Designer Series Paper). It's Not Quite Navy that matches so spiffily, along with Very Vanilla.

That's it - now go play with your Big Shot and see what trouble you can cause!!!!! (have fun!!!!!!!)

Oct 26, 2009

Stampin' Up! came up with the whole Deal of the Week thing - they didn't even ASK me if I thought it would be a good idea. Imagine!

So I have been looking at the cute little Princess and Pirate Party thingies ever since the catalog came out in July. We have birthdays in January and February, so I wasn't in a rush. Now Stampin' Up! decided that those very items need to go on sale. I HAVE to get 'em ..... there really isn't a discussion. Don't you agree?!?!?!?!

So here's what they look like:

Are those too cute for words or what?! It seems the pictures don't want to enlarge when you click 'em, so go HERE, click on your favorite, and then hit the little (almost hidden at the bottom left of the image) "More Images" thingy and have fun. Cool, huh?!

Yes, because you're shopping at my Stampin' Up! business website, you get the "Preferred" pricing (which, conveniently, is the same as in the big catalog). To get that price, you just have to say that you are ordering from me and it's OK for me to know that. If you wish to remain incognito, that's fine, too. So you know, the profit from all the folks who want to remain anonymous goes into a giant pool (not the liquid kind). At the end of each month (or quarter, depending upon how much $$$ is actually there), that money is split between ALL active demonstrators who have websites. Amazing, huh? Typically, I make four to six cents a month on those sales. Takin' it to the bank!!!!!!!!

OK, I am all better now. It rained all day and I am kind of wiggly. Time to run away from the computer and finish my last project for Stamp Camp. It's not 'til Wednesday .... plenty of time(?!?!?!?!?). Happy inking to all and to all a good night...........